Hail history for Ogle County, IL

Ogle County has 104 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 61 of them 1″ or larger and 4 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 3.0″ (tea cup) on September 21, 1973.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 104 since 1960

1″ or larger 61 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 4 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 3.0″ tea cup · September 21, 1973

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Ogle County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Ogle County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 104 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 14, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 14, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 2, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
March 31, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
March 31, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 22, 2025	1.0″	Quarter
August 5, 2024	2.0″	Hen egg
March 4, 2024	1.0″	Quarter

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Ogle County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

March 31, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Most of the hail that fell was one half inch in diameter but the largest hail stones were ping pong ball size.

November 17, 2013 · 1.75″ (golf ball)

Quarter to golfball size hail was reported.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
0	3	7	4	7	32	35	16

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Ogle County

Has it ever hailed in Ogle County?

Yes — 104 hail events have been recorded for Ogle County, IL in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1960, including 61 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Ogle County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Ogle County, IL is April 14, 2026, with 1.75″ (golf ball) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Ogle County?

3.0″ (tea cup), recorded on September 21, 1973. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Illinois hail history

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Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.